Carlow University
Carlow University reported $98.2 million in revenue and $92.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.49 went to program services, $12.10 to management and general costs and $1.41 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 70.6% of the total. Government grants made up 11.4%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $603,579 (PRESIDENT). 35 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 57% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $92MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $98MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.5% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 26.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 11.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 70.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $603,579 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.65% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 35 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 25 of 26 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAt Carlow University, we strive to create an experience that is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Carlow graduates are prepared to be pioneers in workforce development, healthcare, education, business, the arts, and more. They are part of a nearly one-hundred-year tradition of ethical leaders with the empathy and spirit to make a meaningful impact. Rooted in unity and led by compassion, we are redefining what a leader looks like, and it looks like a carlow graduate
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $527,645 | $0 | $75,934 | $603,579 |
| HEALTH/WELLNESS & INTERIM PROVOST Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $226,086 | $0 | $12,811 | $238,897 |
| VP FOR ENROLLMENT MGMT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $151,257 | $0 | $39,690 | $190,947 |
| OPERATIONS SERGEANT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $152,683 | $0 | $35,525 | $188,208 |
| VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,545 | $0 | $37,897 | $184,442 |
| OF ARTS/SCIENCE & INTERIM PROVOST Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $168,235 | $0 | $11,166 | $179,401 |
| DEV./UNIV. TREAS. (EXIT 05/25) Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $162,435 | $0 | $9,191 | $171,626 |
| VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $170,539 | $0 | $1,056 | $171,595 |
35 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Carlow University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b26 · 25 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,137
- Volunteers Part I, line 6175
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CHARTWELLSCOMPASS GROUP USA Dining services | $3,202,121 |
| RISEPOINT Online educational partner | $1,211,239 |
| FIREWATER RESPONSE Water damage restoration | $1,049,811 |
| UPMC SCHOOL OF PERFUSION Hvac/mechanical contractor | $771,950 |
| ELLUCIAN COMPANY LP Software service | $678,439 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 26 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
21 private foundations reported grants to Carlow University totaling $1.4M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Carlow University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Carlow University reported that 86.5% of its $92.3 million in expenses went to program services, 12.1% to management and general and 1.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Carlow University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Carlow University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $603,579, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Carlow University get its money?
Of $98.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 26.9% came from contributions and grants (including 11.4% from government grants) and 70.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Carlow University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 25-0965438 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202641259349300529 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501349349302460 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411359349304226 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321229349302147 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231369349303323 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131379349306978 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 25-0965438: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.